The Tier 4 applicants chat thread and FAQ *read the first post*

Haha sorry I'm STILL just a little bit lost about the part in bold! I thought it would be more like, say, I'm applying for my visa on the 29th of June. So, 28 days before that (not including the 29th itself), would be from the 1st of June, right? So wouldn't we only have to put in the money on the 1st of June? And then the bank statement would only have to be from the 28th of May to the 28th of June right?

Anyway thanks so much for all of your help - I think I'll be applying as a child student. I THINK. (gahh, I hate this. why does the UK have to do this to us?! )

Yeah that is correct, any 28 days as long as 28th day is within 30 days of your application date.

So if you apply on 29th your bank statement can be dated to 1st June or any date after that.

Hey hope you don't mind me asking - okay so your parents transferred money into your account.. for 28 days? And when you apply for the visa, all you need to show as proof of having the funds, is a bank statement?

I think before, you quoted me. My parents ended up transferring money into my account. But it will not be there for 28 days when I submit my application. I am convinced the 28 days thing does not apply until October (it would be pretty messed up if it somehow did, though). Hopefully when people start getting their visas they can let us all know!

BUT- if you're going to apply as a child student you can get around this, I believe- lucky you! haha

Out of curiosity when are you applying for visa? I can't remember if you already said this or not, sorry

I already submit my application, biometrics appointment on the 8th of July... so as soon as I get my bank statement after that, I'll send it all in. Nervous....

I don't think it was this difficult or confusing in the past to get a student visa.

Does anyone remember if there is a certain time limit from when you submit the online application to when the entire application must be sent? I thought there might be some limit like a month. But the only thing I've found upon looking is that everything must be submitted 2 weeks after the biometrics appointment. So is this "one month" deadline just an imaginary one I've made up to confuse myself further? Or is there validity in it? haha

I dunno really, the thing I've heard is that we have to bring all documents to our biometrics appointment together with visa fee, though that might differ from country to country

EDIT: Also I won't make an online application before 15th July, so if you get your visa decision by then would you please let me know on the 28 days issue?

Yes- I'll post on here whether I am successful! And yes, it differs country to country. I know I have to bring a copy of my completed application and passport, but since I'm from the US I already paid my fee.

Awesome! Thanks!

This new system really stinks and is sooo confusing, makes me kinda feel like a lab rat, I liked the old one better

yeah! The thing that really bothers me is why I should have to have the money in an account to my name, even when my parents are funding it (they should have a section addressing the idea of parents/family as a sponsor or something!)- not to mention, I can't imagine what those students do whose parents are expected to earn the money through the duration of the year so they don't have the entire amount sitting around just to apply for the visa!

Hi everyone !

I was just wondering for those of you who already made the applications online, are the questions the same as on the forms on the UK border agency websites ?

Also , except for bank letters and the university visa letter and all sorts of education certificates, are there any other documents (that are not listed on the checklists) you're going to present with the application ?

I'm about to do my online application this week and was wondering if I might need to present something that doesn't appear on the checklists ...

Also , just wanted to say good luck to anyone who's applying

hopefully i don't sound stupid by asking this but:

I heard from somewhere you can't apply 3 months before the start of the course, but I see people applying online already? Or does that mean that we can complete the online portion first?

Something crossed my mind, during the old visa system you had to prove where the money came from, does this apply for new visas, or do they not care about origin of the money as long as it is there?

I am asking this because well money I have did not originated through a loan or savings account it is simply a money my mum put aside off her salary and if I transfer it to my account there is no way of proving it

you could probably show records of the transfer... BUT- I haven't seen anything about this in the new system so I don't think you need to worry about it.

Thanks

I just made that transfer today and I am now super nervous as it won't be 28 days :s

Ooooh, didn't see that little bit. Thanks for pointing it out! Yeah, should be okay then.

The visa website seems to just take you around in circles. I was mildly put out that the link outlining the necessary documents etc. wasn't really available until you actually sat down and applied for the visa itself (after waiting till you were finally able to do so). It's hard to find things clearly stated...

Hope you get that second letter without any more hassle. What a pain!!